Gingersnaps

By á-12825

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. shortening (Crisco)
• 1 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 1 lg egg
• 2 c.all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp.salt
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground cloves I just do sm amount
• t tsp. ginger
• 1/2 c. sugar(for dipping)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat 375 degrees

Cream Crisco, brown sugar, mollasses and egg in large bowl. In separate bowl sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, blending a until mixed. Dough can be chilled for easy handling.

Shape the dough into balls the size of whole walnuts. Roll balls in sugar, place on baking sheet. Bake 8-9 mins at 375 degrees.